Ecology Biogeochemical Cycles

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Why do living things need nitrogen?

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To make proteins AND amino acids

Front

What is the only process that removes carbon from the atmosphere? Options: combustion, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, decomposition

Back

photosynthesis

Front

Where is carbon stored in the environment? Options: Fossil fuels, Wood of trees, Calcium carbonate (shells and bones), All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

What converts nitrogen into a useable form for plants and animals?

Back

bacteria

Front

Photosynthesis is an important part of the ______ cycle

Back

Carbon

Front

The only organisms that can fix atmospheric nitrogen into chemical compounds are what?

Back

bacteria and lightening

Front

Which biogeochemical cycle is occurring above?

Back

Water cycle

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

Water from the leaves of plants into the air

Front

What biogeochemical cycle is occurring?

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Carbon Cycle

Front

What is one way carbon is released into the atmosphere?

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Burning fossil fuels